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Have a conversation with each person to see what support they would like. A recent \u003Cem\u003EIn Practice\u003C\/em\u003E article provides further information: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/inpractice.bmj.com\/content\/36\/9\/435\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/inpractice.bmj.com\/content\/36\/9\/435\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli id=\u0022list-item-2\u0022\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-3\u0022\u003EIf an owner is required to administer a treatment at home, ensure that they are shown how to do so, even if they have done it before. This could be with the nurse, or during another appointment if short of time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli id=\u0022list-item-3\u0022\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-4\u0022\u003EAny queries about the Guide Dogs charity\u2019s role and remit in supporting the care of a dog in your practice should be directed to your local Guide Dogs\u2019 dog care and welfare advisor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-5\u0022\u003EI\u2019m Ruby. I\u2019m partially sighted and I use a guide dog to get around. I\u2019ve been a guide dog owner for seven years, and Cracker is my second dog.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote id=\u0022disp-quote-1\u0022 class=\u0022disp-quote\u0022\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-6\u0022\u003EWhen attending the vet with Cracker, I\u2019m not just taking a pet, I\u2019m taking a part of me to get a check-up; to me it\u2019s as important as going to the GP\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-7\u0022\u003EWhen attending the vet with Cracker, I\u2019m not just taking a pet, I\u2019m taking a part of me to get a check-up; to me it\u2019s as important as going to the GP. Depending on the reason for visiting the vet, it can be quite stressful for the owner. If my dog isn\u2019t well, he can\u2019t work, which in turn means I can\u2019t get out anymore \u2013 not ideal when trying to lead a busy work and social life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-8\u0022\u003EWhen arriving at the vets, it makes a big difference when the staff speak to me; I\u2019m reassured that they know I have arrived, and it\u2019s great when they meet me at the door and guide me to a seat. It\u2019s really helpful when they give me a description of what\u2019s around the area too, and what other animals are there, so I know how to handle Cracker. If I need to wait for a while, it\u2019s helpful if the staff check in with me, so that I know they\u2019ve not forgotten about me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-9\u0022\u003EDepending on the appointment, Cracker is still in his harness and working, so when staff guide me into the room, it\u2019s important they don\u2019t pat or distract him \u2013 there\u2019s lots of distractions in the practice so he\u2019s working hard to concentrate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-10\u0022\u003EIn the appointment room, it helps to let me know how many people are there. I\u2019ve sometimes discovered there have been students in the room listening in on the consultation, but I was not told. Letting me know what you\u2019re doing can be reassuring.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-11\u0022\u003EI have other pets too, and ensuring the appointments are at the same time is a big help to arrange travel. Also let me know if I have to collect medication or pay for anything.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-12\u0022\u003EI\u2019ve had to give medication to both my dogs. It can be stressful if the owner doesn\u2019t have a partner to help administer medication correctly and hold the dog. You might need to practically show how to administer the medication for the owner if they are unsure. Although it might take a bit more time initially, I\u2019ll feel more confident that Cracker\u2019s getting the treatment he needs at home. Perhaps a nurse could take some time to help me understand how to give the medication?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-13\u0022\u003EThings I\u2019ve done in the past include putting something tactile on the bottle or syringe so I can feel it. Also having the vet read out the dosage and any side effects of medication is helpful as the owner may not be able to read the bottle \u2013 owners can record it on their phone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-14\u0022\u003EWhen your guide dog is going in for an operation, no matter how big or small, emotions are heightened significantly as they are your aid to getting out and about. Ensure the dog is comfortable and well enough to walk a short distance before being allowed home.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp id=\u0022p-15\u0022\u003EThe owner may phone up a lot and hand in food or accessories to ensure the dog is comfortable. 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